MARK E. WURSTHORN
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Amston, CT 06231 Work: 203/794-8600 x1433
Education:
Sixth Year Professional Diploma:
School Leadership Graduated 2011 Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
G.P.A.: 3.9
M.S. in School Counseling Graduated 1999
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT G.P.A.: 3.9 B.A. in Psychology Graduated 1995
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
Learned experimental approach to psychology
Used computers for Research, Statistics, and Word Processing
Participated in varsity cross country as well as track and field for 4 years
Certification: State of Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Provisional Certification May 2011
State of Connecticut School Counselor K-12 Professional Certification May 1999
Professional Experience:
Wolcott Public Schools, Wolcott, CT 2019 - present
Director of School Counseling
Responsible for the School Counseling Department Grades 6-12
Student caseload: 120 students
Bethel Public Schools, Bethel, CT 2018 - 2019
School Counseling Department Chairperson
Responsible for the School Counseling Department
Student caseload: 230 students
Ellington Public Schools, Ellington, CT 2015 - 2018
Assistant Principal
Responsible for student discipline and attendance
Evaluate teachers in the Social Studies, School Counseling, English and World Language departments
Developed and implemented Mastery-Based Learning initiatives
Implemented Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI) Team
Windsor Locks Public Schools, Windsor Locks, CT 2013 - 2015
Dean of Students
Responsible for student discipline and attendance
Evaluate teachers in the Social Studies, School Counseling, and Technology/Family Consumer Science/Business departments
Facilitate PBIS and Freshmen Teams
Developed and implemented Mastery-Based Learning initiatives
Implemented Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI) Team
Windsor Locks Public Schools, Windsor Locks, CT 2012 - 2013
Director of School Counseling
Responsible for the School Counseling Department
Student caseload: 120 students
Assistant Outdoor Track and Field Coach
West Hartford Public Schools, West Hartford, CT 2002 – 2012
High School Counselor
NEASC School Resources Subcommittee Co-Chair
Assistant Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach
Monroe Public Schools, Monroe, CT 1999 – 2002
High School Counselor
Assistant Outdoor Track and Field Coach
Employment: Summer Preparatory School, West Hartford, CT Summers 2009 and 2010
Director and teacher in a preventative retention program
Taught study skills, time management, and goal setting
lessons to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students
Organized and managed the program for the math and
English teachers, students and parents
Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Hartford, CT Winters 2008 - 2009
Assistant Indoor Track and Field Coach
Conard High School, West Hartford, CT Spring 1999
Girls Junior Varsity Tennis Coach
YMCA, Southington, CT 1998 – 1999
Supervised adolescents at Teen Center
Manchester Parks and Recreation, Manchester, CT Summers 1998 and 1999
Director and Assistant Director for summer camp
Responsible for children six to twelve years old
Berlin High School, Berlin, CT 1997 – 1998
Assisted student with a traumatic brain injury
One-to-one paraprofessional for a student in an
alternative education program
Saint Francis Care, Portland, CT Summer 1997
Responsible for patients of all ages
Ran therapy groups with a solution-orientated focus
Colchester High School and Middle School, Colchester, CT 1997
Substitute teacher for all subjects
RHAM High School and Middle School, Hebron, CT 1996 - 1997
Substitute teacher for all subjects
VOLUNTEER WORK: College Goal Sunday, Volunteer 2011
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, Hebron, CT 2004 - 2012
PROFESSIONAL
ORANIZATIONS:
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Member 2002 - present
Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA)
Connecticut School Counselor Association (CSCA): Membership Chair 1998 – 1999
Recommendations Available Upon Request